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Comedy writer: “Comical Week in Review” column (2012 - 2020) Tolucan Times, LA, “Absurd Minute” WBAI Radio (2012 - 2020). Currently publishing personal humor essays/humor short stories on Substack. Beatles collector and Bob Hope fan.
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We went from Loose Lips Sink Ships to Group Chat Is Where It’s At.

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Check out my latest New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest entry! Click on link below. **If you have your own caption, don’t place it here, please enter the contest** Thanks! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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The good thing is: a restaurant chain in Japan apologizes for a dead rat found floating in a bowl of miso soup. The bad thing is: the fly survived.

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I am so pissed no one texted me war plans. All I got was a pee-pee tape.

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Marcel Marceau led a quiet life.

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I am so pissed no one texted me war plans. All I got was a pee-pee tape.

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If you love the Hope and Crosby “Road” movies, I think you’ll enjoy this little bit of silliness I wrote. open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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Check out my latest New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest entry! Click on link below. **If you have your own caption, don’t place it here, please enter the contest** Thanks! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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My latest New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest entry will be posted later this afternoon.

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Got new prescription eye glasses today. Bought them sight unseen.

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ALMOST FINISHED WITH THIS PROJECT My 37th book, The Laurel & Hardy Films, is nearly done. Then the busy work (proofing the manuscript, formatting the photos, writing captions, etc). I hope to have it out some time in May. This was a VERY important project to me, more than any other book. Stay tuned.

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If you love the Hope and Crosby “Road” movies, I think you’ll enjoy this little bit of silliness I wrote. open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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Please click on link below to enjoy my latest bit of silliness from Substack. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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Reviews for “Commentary Schmomentary”: “Love this great column.” - Geoff Dale “I needed that laugh.” - Simon Fincheye “Great stuff Howard!” - Joe (no last name) “You are MY king of comedy. I laughed from beginning to end. I’m so glad I have the privilege to read your humor.” - Jack Jackson

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Please click on link below to enjoy my latest bit of silliness from Substack. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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My local bookstore just filed for chapter 11.

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Reviews for “Commentary Schmomentary”: “Love this great column.” - Geoff Dale “I needed that laugh.” - Simon Fincheye “Great stuff Howard!” - Joe (no last name) “You are MY king of comedy. I laughed from beginning to end. I’m so glad I have the privilege to read your humor.” - Jack Jackson

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Begun a new humor short story. This one is about a smart woman (Mensa candidate) and her desire to be lazy. It’s just a beginning which needs to be fleshed out.

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“Commentary Schmomentary”: Published less than 48 hrs ago on Substack and engagement is running above average. Your receptiveness for my humor warms my heart. Thank you!

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Reviews for Commentary Schmomentary: “Love this great column.” - Geoff Dale “I needed that laugh. Well received across the pond sir.” - Simon Fincheye “Great stuff Howard!” - Joe (no last name) “Howard, you are MY king of comedy.” - Jack Jackson open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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Jack-In-The-Box: the first pop-up restaurant

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A friend asked me if I ever laid carpet. I told him I haven't even laid a pillow.

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Reviews for Commentary Schmomentary: “Love this great column.” - Geoff Dale “I needed that laugh. Well received across the pond sir.” - Simon Fincheye “Great stuff Howard!” - Joe (no last name) “Howard, you are MY king of comedy.” - Jack Jackson open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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Here's my latest: A comical opinion piece. Please leave comments on likes on Substack. Thanks in advance! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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Here's my latest: A comical opinion piece. Please leave comments on likes on Substack. Thanks in advance! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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I’m finishing up my latest—a comical opinion piece for Substack—which I plan to publish later today!

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My comic sci-fi short story published on Substack, “Killer Diller” has surpassed all my expectations! Thank you!!

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Check out my latest New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest entry! Click on link below. **If you have your own caption, don’t place it here, please enter the contest** Thanks! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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For St. Patrick’s Day I had corned beef and hash brownies. #StPatrickDay

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Erin Go Bra-less. Please.

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Check out my latest New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest entry! Click on link below. **If you have your own caption, don’t place it here, please enter the contest** Thanks! open.substack.com/pub/howardfo...

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Working on my latest submission for the “New Yorker” Cartoon Caption Contest. I came up with about a dozen captions. Now to whittle down to which one I think is the best.

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I thought I stepped in green puke outside an Irish bar today. Turns out I squished a leprechaun. #StPatrickDay

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Start your morning with a cup of coffee and Infinite Threads.

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China restaurant giant Haidilao refunds 4,000 diners after shocking video surfaced showing two diners urinating into their hotpot broth. Hmmm, it makes me wonder what’s in their pu pu platter?

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The technology is improving.

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We’re fucked. www.buzzfeed.com/kelley_green...

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My 401k lost so much money, it's now known as 4k…In fact, it’s gone down faster than Chris Christie in a hot air balloon…In just over 30 days, the stock market, went from a bull market to a bullshit market…

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Everybody! Sing with me!

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China restaurant giant Haidilao refunds 4,000 diners after shocking video surfaced showing two diners urinating into their hotpot broth. Hmmm, it makes me wonder what’s in their pu pu platter?

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This is fucking sick! www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

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It feels like Pi day goes on forever

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‪For Pi day I'm going to watch the 3.14 Stooges.‬

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